The seventeenth century was the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors. This title highlights the most...
In the sixteenth century, the humanist values and admiration for classical antiquity that marked the early Renaissance spread from Italy throughout the rest of the...
Illustrated with masterpieces of western art, this volume explores the rituals, customs, and symbolism of food and dining in art. It describes the importance of...
Given Kahlo's special bond with San Francisco and the city's impact on her art and her fashion, presenting the exhibition in this venue carries special...
Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses the constituent elements of gardens - both real and...
This guide aims to help readers recognize the legendary characters of classical antiquity in art. The characters are described in entries summarizing their stories, special...
In viewing the great works of sacred Western art, many people find difficulty in understanding the stories and identifying the figures portrayed in them. This...
Now available in an attractive flexi-cover edition, this book presents the works that best represent Hokusai's exquisite style and marvelous inventiveness. This volume includes...
What goes into creating art? How can we learn to ",read", paintings? What are the key elements of composition?An art book like no other, How...
Your definitive record of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Floating Piers, the shimmering yellow walkway on Lake Iseo, Italy, from June 18 to July 3, 2016....
Stories and images from the Bible permeate the art and literature of western cultures. This title contains a beautiful set of biblical and religious illustrations...
Takes readers on a romp through the portrayal of love and sexuality in Western art - ranging from chaste tenderness to overwhelming frenzies of the...
Make to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery will change the way you think about creativity. The book upends popular notions of innate...
How can a film score make you cheer, shiver, cry or punch the air?How do directors communicate their musical vision to composers?And when does a...
Mark Rothko's work is among the most recognisable in modern art history. His huge colour-field works enjoy enormous popularity for their luminosity, moodiness, and immersive...
Offers a visual history of the depiction of illness and healing in Western culture, ranging from Egyptian wall carvings to 20th century artists....
The definitive biography of Brian Epstein – the man who made the Beatles – by leading Beatles biographer Philip Norman. Brian Epstein...
As an integral part of human culture, music has been one of the most common themes in art throughout history. This book offers an exploration...
A new, definitive biography on the era-defining artist Prince based on over 220 exclusive new interviews. There are pop stars, and then...